Table 3 Characteristics of patients with or without tumor necrosis
Parameter | N (%) patients without tumor necrosis | N (%) patients with tumor necrosis |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | ||
Median age | 58.4 | 58.5 |
Range | 23-83 | 37-81 |
Status of primary lesion | 45 (70) | 58 (71) |
Active | 19 (30) | 24 (29) |
Controlled | ||
KPS median | 80% | 80% |
≥ 90 | 42 (65) | 44 (53) |
< 90 | 22 (35) | 38 (46) |
Number of lesions | ||
1 | 43 (67) | 58 (70) |
2-3 | 20 (33) | 22 (27) |
4-6 | 0 | 2 (3) |
RPA class | ||
I | 6 (9) | 11 (13) |
II | 49 (77) | 65 (79) |
III | 9 (14) | 6 (8) |
Median dose (Gy) | 22.2 | 22.5 |
Median tumor size (cm3) | 3.2 | 6.7 |
Treated with WBI | 48 (58) | 29 (45) |
Therapy of primary lesion | ||
Chemotherapy | 65 (79) | 49 (76) |
Radiotherapy | 34 (41) | 24 (38) |
Operation | 52 (63) | 42 (65) |